Amitabh Bachchan’s latest praise for Shah Rukh Khan came in the middle of a warm, unscripted moment on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, and it quickly became the standout takeaway from the episode. As Rajkummar Rao spoke about how Shah Rukh’s journey from Delhi to superstardom shaped his own ambitions, Bachchan added a personal insight that revealed why the actor continues to command such deep affection within the industry.
The exchange gave the conversation an emotional edge, moving it beyond routine show banter. Bachchan, who has worked with Shah Rukh in films across different phases of Hindi cinema, described him not just as a star but as someone whose presence can strengthen the people around him.
Amitabh Bachchan’s Praise For Shah Rukh Khan
As the conversation turned to Shah Rukh Khan, Rajkummar Rao said, “Sir, since you are from Delhi yourself, and I too had decided at a very young age that I wanted to pursue acting… Also, there used to be a poster of yours in my mother’s room because you have always been number one, and we have all drawn inspiration from you. As I was saying, I was deeply inspired by Shah Rukh Sir’s journey; how a boy from a middle-class family in Delhi started out in theatre, did numerous TV shows, and eventually became a massive superstar. When I first came to Mumbai for a show, though I didn’t get selected, I used to stand outside his bungalow, right in front of Mannat.”
Bachchan then said, “Main batata hoon maine unke sath kaam kiya hain aur woh aise insaan hain ki woh kisi bhi baat par haar nahi mante, koi bhi samasya ho woh sirf bolte hain aur samne wale ka confidence kitna badate hain.”
Coming from a veteran who has shared screen space with him in films like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Mohabbatein, the comment felt especially meaningful. It cast Shah Rukh as the kind of performer whose impact extends well beyond the camera.
Rajkummar Rao’s Current Projects
Rajkummar appeared on the show while promoting Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story, a biographical drama based on public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam. The film also stars Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikander Kher, and has already sparked attention for Rajkummar’s visible physical transformation for the role.
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He is also set to star in Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story, which is scheduled to release in theatres on May 14, 2027. The two films place him in a distinctly biographical phase, with both projects demanding real-life character immersion rather than conventional star turns.
Amitabh Bachchan’s Recent And Upcoming Work
Bachchan remains as active as ever across film and television. In recent years, he was seen in Kalki 2898 AD in 2024, after appearing in Uunchai and Goodbye in 2022, a run that balanced event cinema with more intimate storytelling.
His continued presence on Kaun Banega Crorepati has also kept him closely connected to audiences, allowing moments like this Shah Rukh tribute to resonate far beyond a single episode.
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